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I have a tendency to leave earrings in for a long time. I changed them yesterday and they was rather dirty. I'd like to clean them before putting them back in but funds are short is there a low cost way of cleaning them?

Imnotcheap
2 weeks ago
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JLouM

Not really low cost but when I clean mine I tend to just wipe them clean with a cloth in TCP. But a medium bottle of TCP costs about £5. It will last a long time though and is good for minor medical things. It’s antiseptic. Otherwise just soapy water.

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Imnotcheap

JLouM that sounds like a good idea with going in my ear might get some next month but need very cheap for this month unfortunately

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Leannexxx

If they are gold then a little washing up liquid with warm water don't use if they are sliver and you can buy jewellery cleaner pretty cheap my dad uses is all the time

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Imnotcheap

Leannexxx the washing up liquid good idea for now. They are gold

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Pjran

Best way is to soak them in warmer soapy water and dry using a clean lint free cloth but a tissue will do.

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Imnotcheap

Pjran I have those in the house and with the design a soak probably be best. They have a little tree design in a circle

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hspexy

I’ve just been dousing them in my endless supply of sanitiser gels. Ive gotten loads over the years from work and it’s been used for many things

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Imnotcheap

hspexy will antibacterial gel work I have some everywhere. I do need to put some back in coat pocket

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KateGriff169

I just use washing up liquid, warm water and a toothbrush but don’t scrub too hard, just a few gentle brushes

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Imnotcheap

KateGriff169 I always keep a old cheap toothbrush for fiddly dirty jobs come in quite handy

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hky

I also leave my earrings in for a long time. I usually just wash them with antibacterial hand soap - just what I have on the bathroom sink, and sometimes a toothbrush to clean the holes.

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Imnotcheap

hky I've had some great ideas now all I need is the time to try them thsnk you

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hky

Imnotcheap no prob 🙂 I'm glad I'm not the only one who just leaves my earrings in

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Pjran

I suggested warm soapy water but I should have added not if they’re pearl studs. My pearl dropped off!

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Imnotcheap

Pjran they do have small pearls. Very small I'm now wondering if my antibacterial phone cleaner will help after little scrub

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